Engineering Maintenance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Maintenance Manager to join a market-leading manufacturing organisation at its Walsall manufacturing facility. The site has undergone significant multi-million-pound capital investment, introducing modern manufacturing technology, automated production equipment and enhanced engineering capabilities.

The position offers genuine autonomy, substantial investment in engineering infrastructure and excellent long-term career development opportunities within a well-established manufacturing group.

What's in it for you as Engineering Maintenance Manager:

£70,000 basic salary, rising to £75,000 after 6 months
Double-digit annual company bonus
Double-digit company pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, increasing with service
Extensive training, professional development and career progression opportunities
On-site electrical car charging
Opportunity to manage engineering operations at a site benefiting from major capital investment
Autonomy to shape maintenance strategies, improve reliability and develop engineering performance
Long-term career prospects within a market-leading manufacturing organisation

Key Responsibilities of the Engineering Maintenance Manager:

Lead, develop and manage the site engineering and maintenance teams
Take ownership of engineering performance, maintenance strategy and plant reliability
Develop and implement structured preventative and planned maintenance programmes
Drive improvements in equipment availability, OEE and production efficiency
Establish a proactive maintenance culture, reducing reactive maintenance and unplanned downtime
Optimise the use of CMMS systems to improve maintenance planning, reporting and asset management
Implement TPM, continuous improvement and reliability-centred maintenance methodologies
Manage engineering budgets, maintenance expenditure and external contractors
Support ongoing capital investment projects, equipment upgrades and commissioning activities
Ensure engineering compliance, statutory inspections and the highest standards of health and safety
Work closely with production and operational management to deliver continuous improvements in site performance

Key Requirements to Apply for the Engineering Maintenance Manager Vacancy:

A recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification
Proven experience managing engineering and maintenance teams within a manufacturing environments
Strong technical knowledge of automated production equipment and industrial maintenance
Demonstrable experience improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and implementing proactive maintenance strategies
Good understanding of TPM, preventative maintenance and asset care methodologies
Experience working with CMMS systems and structured maintenance planning
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate and manage engineering teams
Experience managing maintenance budgets and engineering expenditure
A strong commitment to health, safety and engineering compliance
Experience supporting capital investment, equipment installation or commissioning projects would be advantageous

Candidate Background for the Engineering Maintenance Manager Vacancy
Candidates should demonstrate strong engineering leadership, a proactive approach to maintenance management and a proven track record of improving plant reliability and operational performance.
With a highly competitive remuneration package, significant investment in the manufacturing facility and excellent opportunities for professional development, this represents an outstanding opportunity to progress your engineering management career.

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